| Lab 2.3.10.1: Switch management console - Overview Estimated time: 60 min. Objectives: Explore the switch Management Console User Interface Menus Determine the switch model number and MAC address Document the primary User Interface menu options Use the Management Console menus to view / configure basic IP address settings Document the IP address configuration menu options Check workstation network settings to verify compatibility with switch and router settings Background: This lab will help develop a basic understanding of Ethernet switch management and will help prepare for more advanced switching lessons such as VLANs. You will work with the Switch Management Console User Interface Menus to configure some basic switch options. Switch management can be done through a menu-driven interface such as the Management Console or through a command line interface (CLI) as with most routers. In this lab, you will console into the switch and view the menu options available with the User Interface Menu to become familiar with the types of settings and actions that can be performed when configuring a switch. You will also set the IP address of the switch using the Management Console and will use Control Panel / Networks utility on the workstation to verify that its IP address settings are compatible with the switch IP address. Familiarity with switches and their management is critical to the successful support of today's Ethernet networks. Tools / Preparation: Prior to starting the lab, the teacher or lab assistant should have a switch available with the default VLAN settings. A workstation with HyperTerminal should be available to console into the switch and an Ethernet connection should be available to Telnet into the switch. Since there may be only one switch available, the instructor should demonstrate this lab at a minimum and students should work in larger teams to get hands on. While one team is doing switch labs the others could be doing web-based research on switches at the Cisco web site URLs listed below. Before beginning this lab you may want to read the Networking Academy Second Year Companion Guide, Chapter 2 on LAN Switching. You should also review semester 3 On-line Lesson 2. The following is a list of equipment required. Windows PC w/ HyperTerminal installed (configured for console connection to switch) Cisco Switch (19xx, 28xx or 29xx model) Console Cable (roll-over) CAT 5 Ethernet Cable from the workstation to a switch Ethernet port Web Site Resources: LAN Switching basics General information on all Cisco products - (Scroll down to chapter 15 - Switches) 1900 / 2820 series Ethernet switches 2900 series Fast Ethernet switches 3500 series Gigabit Ethernet switches Cisco switch clustering technology Notes: Step 1 - Connect the workstation to the switch console port and turn the switch on. Wait a few minutes for the switch to "boot up" and it will display a menu of options known as the "Management Console" (1900 version). This exercise will help you become familiar with the various menu options available. 1. What is the model number for the switch? 2. What is the Ethernet Address (Layer 2 MAC address) of the switch? 3. Fill in the following table with the Main Menu options available. (Answers will vary depending on the switch model and firmware) Menu Options from a Cisco Catalyst 1924 (10 Mbps) Ethernet Switch
Menu Opt. | Menu Option Description | Sub-menu options (list two or more)
> Step 2 - Use the Management Console menu options to configure IP access. The IP address of the switch can be used to Ping or Telnet to the switch. It is not required to assign an IP address to a switch but it can be useful for remote switch management. On some newer switches the IP address can be used to access the switch using a web-based browser management interface. When managing a switch, the "Management domain" is always VLAN 1. All ports are assigned to VLAN 1 by default. 4. Select IP Configuration from the menus. Using the table below, list the first 5 "Settings" on the IP configuration menu and their values? What is the first "Action" available? Menu Options from a Cisco Catalyst 1912 (10 Mbps) Ethernet Switch
> Setting | Setting / Action Description | Setting Value
> I | IP Address |
> S | Subnet mask |
> D | Default Gateway |
> V | Management VLAN |
> M | IP Address of DNS server 1 |
> P | Ping |
5. Assign an IP address and subnet mask to the switch. Be sure to use an IP address and subnet mask that are compatible with the network or subnet the switch is currently on. If the switch is connected to Router Lab-A, Interface E1 (205.7.5.1) as shown in the standard lab setup diagram, then assign a compatible IP address and subnet mask to the switch. IP Address: Subnet Mask: 6. Verify that all ports are assigned to VLAN 1. List the ports that are currently assigned to default VLAN 1: 7. Configure a workstation with TCP/IP network settings to be compatible with the switch IP address and the router interface (E1) address. Be sure to set the workstation IP address, the subnet mask and the default gateway (nearside router interface). IP Address: Subnet Mask: Default Gateway: